From the best-selling authors of the Your Pregnancy Week by Week series, a reassuring guide to all the issues a new mother faces in the first weeks after the birth of a baby. Picking up where most pregnancy books leave off, Bouncing Back After Your Pregnancy covers the care of mother and baby and the new family dynamic during the eight to twelve weeks of postpartum adjustment. Written with compassion and packed with sound medical advice, Bouncing Back guides new parents through this most intense, disorienting time, with information on: Recovering from childbirth and regaining strength and vitality What to do if you are having trouble breastfeeding And how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk or formula What to ask in your first visit to the pediatrician Nutritional tips and recommended exercises for getting back in shape Selecting the right childcare arrangements if you are returning to the workplace And much, much more. Sure to take its place on the shelf right next to Your Pregnancy Week by Week , Bouncing Back After Your Pregnancy is the definitive resource for every new mother.